One product issued by NWS for: Ames IA
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Des Moines IA 343 AM CST Tue Jan 20 2026 IAZ004-006-007-015-023-024-033>037-047>050-211500- Emmet-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Pocahontas-Humboldt-Sac-Calhoun- Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Boone-Story-Marshall-Tama- 343 AM CST Tue Jan 20 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Iowa. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight Light to moderate snowfall accumulations are forecast from this afternoon into tonight. While winds will be light, snow covered roads may lead to some travel difficulties. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday Strong northwest winds are expected around Wednesday afternoon, with gusts to near 40 MPH possible. Scattered snow showers and areas of blowing snow are also likely. Very cold weather will set in from late Thursday through Saturday. Temperatures will fall well below zero, and dangerous wind chills are likely at times. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed. $$